Yorkville Christian caps fourth season with Class 1A title . In recognition of their fortitude, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is excited to recognize these young men with our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, and we wish them continued success, on and off the mat.. 214 to setup a Private Family Tour. Still have 3 weeks to qualify more! Photo courtesy of Shaw Media The Joliet Herald News. For now, he cant decide between pursuing football or wrestling in college. EXTRA! The nominations are reviewed by a committee, which selects state and regional winners. they can save time and money, get ahead and give back. I knew I could beat the kid, Powell said. State finishers Matteo Casillas (57-2, third at 195), Caden Hatton (49-8, fifth at 106) and Brennan Houser (44-12, sixth at 170) were the standouts for the Bulldogs, who advanced to state for the third time in the last five seasons that the tournament was held and for the fourth time in Ledins 16-year tenure. Shay works his tail off day in and day out. I guess that can be kind of hard for me to do.. Joliet Catholic's Caden Moore, right, and Deerfield's Braeden Wittkamp battle at 182 pounds in the Class 2A dual team state championship match at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Deerfield finished fourth in 3A in 2017. Joliet Catholics Dillan Johnson, top pins Fenwicks Jimmy Liston in the Class 2A 285-pound championship match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Peoria-area IHSA dual team sectional pairings, Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association, Washington wrestler takes second career IHSA state championship, Peoria-area matches, schedules and results, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hunter Powell (220), Dillan Johnson (heavyweight) and Noah Avina (106) had pins for the Hilltoppers. I was sad that I lost at state. The TSHSEA recognizes and celebrates the nations most outstanding high school senior female wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service. School | UCW-ZERO, ULTRA CHAM Joliet Catholic Wrestling . We areconfident that together with Coach Mac they can take the Hilltopper wrestling program to the next level. Someone had to set the tone, Powell said. Last fall the Joliet Catholic Academy junior started at defensive tackle and played running back on the Hilltoppers' undefeated Class 4A football state championship team. JCA Wrestling Family (@JCAwrestling) / Twitter JCA had three finalists and two state champions in Johnson and junior Gylon Sims (113 pounds). Class schedule varies and is posted on our private page for students. Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers Varsity Wrestlers Are Class 2A - 1340 WJOL That pushed Neumark and Renzo Morgan, who took sixth at 132 pounds, to the backend. Joliet Catholic Wrestling @JCAwrestling Nov 8 I am so thrilled at what's happening with our wrestling program. Sophomore Nico Ronchetti said he and his teammates worked to get Johnson to talk more. Dillan, who also stars on the defensive line for the Hilltoppers in football, confirmed that Eric often gives him pointers about football and wrestling. Last fall the Joliet Catholic Academy junior started at defensive tackle and played running back on the Hilltoppers undefeated Class 4A football state championship team. Wrestling notes: Undefeated heavyweight Dillan Johnson, only a Here at JCA, we take great pride in our athletic programs. I had to go out there like any other match, get my six points, and history set itself.. Regional winners are selected from state winners, and the national winner will be chosen from the regional winners. . Its nice to see him smile and have fun with his teammates.. I learned about the tradition working alongside other area athletes. profile and get matched with the right choices. Wrestling notes: Mason Alessio is ready for Joliet Catholic (H. Rick Bamman / Daily Southtown). Winners are evaluated and selected on the basis of three criteria: success and standout performances and sportsmanship in wrestling; review of GPA and class rank, academic honors and distinctions; and participation in activities that demonstrate commitment to character and community. in Applied Sciences/Communication Studies in 2003. DSHSEA regional winners will be announced on July 27 and the national winner will be announced on August 10. He added, theres a great athletic and academic tradition here, strong alumni support, and a family like atmosphere. The May Edition of Victory View Is Out! Joliet Catholics Dillan Johnson holds onto Aurora Christian's Braden Hunter in the 285-pound championship match of the Class 2A state meet at the University of Illinois' State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Injuries are NOT what wrestling is about, and we encourage all independent promotions and backyard groups to NOT take the concept of "extreme matches" too far. Tryout fee is $50.00 and consists in you participating in one full training class. Joliet Catholic's Dillan Johnson (76) chases after Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin quarterback Ty Lott during the Class 4A state championship game at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Hamiti went 148-8 during his high school career. 2023 Tour of America Salt Lake Slam - Wrestling Event - FloWrestling Now, hes 16-0 in wrestling and coming off last weekends championship at the prestigious Cheesehead Invitational in Wisconsin. Deerfield had the fast start, breaking out to a 15-7 lead. While he fell short of his individual goal, he found a way to contribute to his team winning a state championship.. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. In late July, he picked up another prestigious award. Brothers Ben Vazquez (38-9, 152) and Evan Vazquez (31-8, 170) also fortified the lineup, along with Gavin Hanrahan (36-11, 106) and Anthony Streib (36-11, 132). Nazareth Academy earned the IHSA Class 3A Women's Volleyball state title on Nov. 13, 2021 with a 25-18, 20-25, 25-21 victory over Belvidere North. I want to keep dominating and make sure Im on top of that podium again for the last year.. I had 25 kids at my first practice. D.J. in the house: Hamiti wants to be first two-time state champion for He hoped to add his first Illinois High School Association state title but said he would take the team state championship anytime instead. EXTRA! That tough slate of matches Washington endured this season has been years in the making. Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. The three-time IHSA state champion Hilltopper wrestler leaves JCA as the most storied individual athlete in school history. The East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees, https://jolietcatholic.8to18.com/accounts/login. Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown. Mason Alessio (145), Owen Gerdes (195) and Gylon Sims (113) also had victories. Follow Us On. His postseason proved to be one of the most thrilling and devastating examples of his raw power, athleticism and speed. Joliet Catholic's Shay Korhorn, right, celebrates winning at 120 pounds with his coaches Ryan Cumbee, left and Ben Gerdes during the Class 2A boys wrestling dual team state meet at Grossinger . Prep wrestling: Soliz, Tapia takes home titles; Montez, Geneseo impress Weve taken the same approach weve taken for many years past, Miller said, of making sure that we put a schedule together that challenges these guys and has them ready whatever comes at them in the postseason. The three State Champions are. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown). Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 (815) 729-9020 Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Joliet Catholic Academy, a member of the Illinois High School Association and the East Suburban Catholic Conference, ranks among the finest interscholastic athletic programs in both Illinois and in the entire country with 34 state and national championships - including an IHSA-record 15 football state titles. Get Exposure with college programs. IWCOA is a non-profit, tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Learn how this Joliet Catholic Academy student is connecting with coaches in IL and nationwide. Wrestling. Due to federal privacy regulations, we are not able to create an athlete profile for students under 13 years old. Gylon Sims (113) and Dillan Johnson (285) were state champions, whileMason Alessio (145) finished second with Owen Gerdes (195) took fourth and Owen OConnor (138) fifth. Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL) High School Sports - MaxPreps search for recruits on NCSA's platform 741,611 times in 2021. Doing it with my team means everything to me.. Recent Joliet Catholic Academy graduate Dean Hamiti Jr. was announced as Illinois' award winner. 866-495-5172 Already a member? Athletics | Joliet Catholic Academy Request Admissions information below today! The Warriors defeated Rock Island 41-34 in the quarterfinals. Its not life and death, and you need to have fun. Get Discovered. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall. Hamiti, who is currently attending the University Wisconsin on an academic and athletic, was a favorite to win his fourth IHSA individual state championship this past winter, but the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tryout fee is $50.00 and consists in you participating in one full training class. Consent is not a condition of purchase. As a freshman two years ago, he reached the state final at 106 pounds and last year he won the IWCOA title at 113. One thing is for sure. Shay Korhorn (21-9 at 120), Logan Kuhel-Trimmer (23-11 at 132) and Caden Moore (19-8 at 182) were the other state qualifiers. The network is available to high school student-athletes around the country through valued relationships with the NFLPA, FBU, NFCA and SPIRE. I stuck on that train with him and said, All right, lets do it at JCA. It feels pretty good now., Joliet Catholic's Nico Ronchetti, left, tangles up with Deerfield's Aiden Cohan at 170 pounds in the Class 2A dual team state championship match at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Sharp added, Im excited about bringing in a coach with Ryans experience, reputation, and character. Mobile Apps Subscribe Careers . The three-time IHSA state champion Hilltopper wrestler leaves JCA as the most storied individual athlete in school history. Hamiti was a four-time team captain at JCA and had a 3.5 grade-point average, according to Cumbee. It was very exciting seeing him get drafted. This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. Retweet. (H. Rick Bamman /. I try not to focus on it too much and just keep working in practice, but it does show Im on the right track, Johnson said. Watching him wrestle is crazy. He is No. Each summer Joliet Catholic Academy welcomes over 900 grade school students to the home of the Angels and Hilltoppers. Johnson posted four falls, none lasting deeper than the second period, in capturing the individual state championship at 285 pounds. It also had eight individual qualifiers and five All-State wrestlers. Amazingly, Johnson did not allow a single offensive point to be scored on him last season, according to Joliet Catholic coach Ryan Cumbee, who said the only time it happened this season comes with an asterisk. In their 41-34 quarterfinals loss to Deerfield, coach Joel Stockwells Rocks received falls from Steven Marquez (195), Eli Gustafson (285) and Truth Vesey (106) while Andrew Marquez (220) claimed a 14-4 major decision and Daniel McGhee (120) and Tyler Barbee (126) picked up late forfeit wins. (Steve Millar / Daily Southtown). Standard rates apply. To me Rudy is one of the faces of Joliet Catholic, and is a role model and man I have the utmost respect for. Theres also the matter of bringing the Hilltoppers another team title. Shay Korhorn earns redemption with pin to clinch Joliet Catholic's Association. Fairbury Prairie Central vs. Colfax Ridgeview. Coach Marc Pechter has built an under-the-radar powerhouse. Class 2A Sectional Roundup - Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Johnson, the 2022-23 Daily Southtown Boys Wrestler of the Year, also said hes not getting bored with winning. By contrast, JCA entered the state finals largely untested. Joliet Catholic Academy athletic director Mr. Dan Sharp is proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Cumbee as its new associate head wrestling coach. Cumbee is no stranger to the local wrestling community, starring in high school on the mat at Providence Catholic. I was nervous at first, but after going to state for football, I knew youcouldnt let the nerves beat you mentally. Coach Nick Miller says the foundation was built under former head coach Bryan Medlin, who led the Panthers to a pair of Illinois High School Association state championships and a runner-up finish from 2015-17. The buy-in from the team has helped Washington achieve the gold standard for not only Peoria-area wrestling, but a statewide reputation for consistently competing for state championships. Questions? JCA hires Ryan Cumbee as Associate Head Wrestling Coach | Joliet We are all really close, Neumark said. There was no official IHSA State Meet this past year because of COVID-19, and Hamiti chose to sit out the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association State Tournament to begin focusing on his college career. Now, weve made all this history. We apologize for this inconvenience and invite you to return as soon as you turn 13. Retweeted. It was the first team state title in wrestling for the Hilltoppers. If you're receiving this message in error, please call us at 886-495-5172. Each year, NCSA educates over 4 million athletes and their parents about the recruiting process through resources on its website, presentations of the critically-acclaimed seminar College Recruiting Simplified, and with Athletes Wanted, the book written by NCSA founder Chris Krause. It was amazing., Joliet Catholic's Shay Korhorn, right, celebrates winning at 120 pounds with his coaches Ryan Cumbee, left and Ben Gerdes during the Class 2A boys wrestling dual team state meet at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Coach Wilbur Borrero made his seventh state appearance and captured his fourth state trophy at Antioch, which were all fourth place finishes, since 2012. I just went out there excited to wrestle the best I could and I won it in the end. This website stores data such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as marketing, personalization, and analytics. Hes always working to get even better, but hes trying to loosen up a bit. In the third-place match, Mahomet-Seymour got falls from Braeden Heinhold (160), Houser (182) and Camden Harms (285) while Casillas (195) and Hatton (113) both won by technical fall, Alexander Demos (145) had a 13-5 major decision and Reese Wilson (126) won 6-3 over Tanner Jurinek. The reason we have had such great success is people like you - our alumni, parents, friends, coaches and former athletes who have set the standard of excellence, based on the examples of hard work, dedication, perseverance and sacrifice. The consecutive falls by Powell and Johnson altered the trajectory firmly in the controls of the Hilltoppers. After you complete 12 months of training you may continue to train for a monthly gym fee which is currently $50.00 per month. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If you are one of them we would like to invite you to see what wrestling in a real ring is like. Moline's James Soliz and Joliet Catholic's Nico Ronchetti wrestle in the 182-pound championship match at the 47th annual Geneseo Wrestling Invitational on Saturday. Every team you go up against here is really good. Feb 02, 2023 at 12:53 pm. Were really excited for this historical moment, Andrew girls coach Demeri Pajic said. Hosting history: Andrew was named as the host for one of four sectionals that will be part of the Illinois High School Associations first girls wrestling individual state series. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. There will be an all-school assembly honoring the Joliet Catholic Academy Hilltoppers varsity wrestling team on Monday, February 28 at 2:10 p.m. in the JCA Student Activity Center. Dec 4, 2021 REPLAY OF FINALS 106 Guaranteed Places 1st Place - Seth Mendoza of Chicago (Mt. There could not have been a better kid to finish the dual, Ryan Cumbee said. He has won at least 20 victories in 10 of the last 12 seasons. Joliet Catholic sophomore Dillan Johnson, who is 36-0 in his high school career, takes a break during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and we had to take advantage of it, senior Kai Neumark said. I think my individual success, and Dillan and Mason, just made the rest of my team more hungry, Sims said. We were not too worried about the score when we were down 15-7, maybe a little bit, but we stayed positive, Sims said. 2023 NFHS Network LLC Version: main-523, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Delaware Interscholastic Athlectic Association (DIAA), District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Nevada Interscholsatic Activities Association (NIAA), New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), Tennessee Seconday School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (SSAC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA), New York Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). Cumbee will work alongside long-time assistant football coach and wrestling head coach Cory Mac McLaughlin to take the wrestling program to new heights. Training sessions are at least 2 hours, depending on the number of participants sessions may run longer. Practice High School Placement Test (HSPT), Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award, JCA Concussion Management Program Instructions and Online Registration, JCA CLASS OF 2023 HONORED WITH SENIOR AWARDS AT ANNUAL BACCALAUREATE LITURGY AND GRADUATION, Joliet Catholic Academy names Madeleine Smietanski as the new Head Dance Team Coach, JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY SECOND SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE, URGENT Contact your legislators to Remove the Sunset of the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program, Jack Moberg 24 participates in La Journe Intensive en Franais, Costa Rica Trip: All right, you beautiful people by Cassidy Gray. Edgar Albino (44-2, third at 120) and Caleb Nobiling (42-7, third at 138) keyed the Sequoits season surge. That buffered them against the heavy hitters of Mahomet-Seymour. Devotion Championship Wrestling | Salt Lake City UT - Facebook The TSHSEA regional winners will be announced on July 28 and the national winner will be announced on August 11. Hes good at every facet of the sport. Joliet Catholic won its 15th IHSA Football championship in 2021 with a 56-27 4A title-game decision over Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin. Stream sports and activities from Joliet Catholic Academy in Joliet, IL, both live and on demand. Antioch received falls from Ben Vazquez (152) and Hanrahan (106), Evan Vazquez (170) and Streib (132) both had wins by technical fall, Briar Russell (220) won 8-3 over Colton Crowley, Albino (120) was a 7-2 winner over Camden Heinold and Nobiling (138) claimed a forfeit win in the final match. Change the life of a student with just one click. Johnsons older brother, Eric, recently finished his rookie season as a defensive lineman with the Indianapolis Colts. Johnson and Sims reached the mountaintop. ULTRA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING-ZERO DOES NOT encourage anyone to wrestle or become involved in wrestling shows until they are fully trained and have prepared for it. Joliet Catholic Academy | Home 1200 N. Larkin Ave., Joliet IL 60435 | Phone: 815-741-0500 x 270 | Fax: 815-741-3830 Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Home Athletics Baseball Basketball Crosscountry Football Lacrosse Soccer Volleyball Wrestling Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling School Activities Basketball Football and cheers to both of you for your parts in redefining and building the Hilltopper Wrestling program! The wrestling title is the first of its kind. Im excited to be able to work alongside him to build this program little by littlesustained success by doing things the right way. Its not a question of if I can do it or if its possible because Ive seen it done before.. It was just hard for me. I couldnt have done it without my coaches and my teammates. Hes worked hard all his life, and its all paying off., Joliet Catholic's Dillan Johnson (76) chases after Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin quarterback Ty Lott during the Class 4A state championship game at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. It is a testament to his focus on all aspects of being a well-rounded young man. In his career, Korhorn has seen the program grow at a rapid rate. Cumbee capped an impressive high school wrestling career with a 46-0 individual record as a senior, capturing the IHSA Class AA state title at 135 pounds. Shows based at Lightree Studios Dillan knows he has some big decisions ahead of him. Part of Cumbees no frills, hard work-type attitude stems from an over 20-year relationship with current Hilltoper football strength coach and area strength training Hall of Famer Francis Rudy Ruettiger. Salt Lake City Utah's Best live Pro Wrestling Promotion. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association. Freshman Nate Elstner and senior Anthony Izzo came up with pins in the last two matches to lift the Warriors to a 33-30 win. Joliet Catholic Wrestling on Twitter Find out what coaches are viewing your Noah Avina followed with another first period fall over Justin Sanger at 106 pounds. Johnson has another wrestling season ahead of him. Joliet Catholic sophomore Dillan Johnson has wrestled 36 high school matches, winning them all, but he isnt worried about feeling any pressure to stay undefeated. Soliz pulled out a 2-1 win for . Evaluate Shay Korhorn's wrestling recruiting profile. Our accomplished teachers and coaches enjoy working with campers so they can have fun, learn something new, and improve their skills. Or possibly doing both. Brother Rice got a fall from 170-pound state champion Tom Bennett (34-1 at 182), a major decision from Connor Nelligan (145) and a 3-0 win from fourth-place finisher Nate Chirillo (160) to go along with late forfeit wins by Bobby Conway (120) and James Bennett (126). In the quarterfinals, Mahomet-Seymour defeated Brother Rice 49-25 while Antioch won 41-34 over Glenwood. 2023 Summer Camp Registration is Now Open! . All of that added up to collegiate scholarship to wrestle in the Big Ten at Northwestern University, where he earned a B.A. Rock Island (14-10) made its first dual team state appearance since 1992. The tournament is set for Feb. 11-12. JCA is going to have 45 kids on the team!!! Neuqua Valley; PCHA; PCHS; Plainfield East; Plainfield North; Plainfield South; PCHS; Romeoville; RCA; Joliet Catholic High School . Proudly created with Wix.com, To arrange a tryout and to find out if you have what it takes, contact UCW-ZERO by E-Mail. "This award and recognition goes beyond DJ as an athlete. Joliet Catholics Dillan Johnson, top pins Fenwicks Jimmy Liston in the Class 2A 285-pound championship match at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. The 2023 Tour of America Salt Lake Slam broadcast starts on Dec 30, 2022 and runs until Dec 31, 2022. BLOOMINGTON Life has been a gilded dream for Hunter Powell the last couple of months. One hundred percent, I think Dillon would say this year was his most fun year. In the quarterfinals Friday night, Neumark defeated Rock Islands Aoci Bernard 11-6 in a rematch of the 138 state championship, in which Bernard (51-4) was awarded the 7-6 victory with an escape as time expired.
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